Development impact stories
The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to become catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond. Find out how Commonwealth Alumni are making an impact within their organisations and communities, and across nations and internationally. Find out more about the areas in which Scholars and Fellows are making an impact below.
Empowering teachers to support girls to stay in school
Alumni Team |
27 Apr, 2023
Uganda has made significant progress in promoting girls’ education, most notably through the Universal Primary Education (UPE) policy. Despite these efforts, female literacy and school attendance remain low. According to …
Development in Action webinar series: Democratising healthcare in Pakistan through telemedicine
Ed Clarkson |
26 Apr, 2023
On Wednesday 11 April, the CSC Alumni Team were joined by Commonwealth Alumnus Dr Iffat Zafar Aga for the Development in Action webinar series. Dr Aga shared a presentation on …
Imagined possibilities: Disability sports and inclusive higher education
Alumni Team |
18 Apr, 2023
On 3 December 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Abass Isiaka marked International Day for People with Disabilities (PWDs) by delivering an awareness event on the topic, ‘Imagined possibilities: Disability sports and inclusive …
Insect Technology for Sustainable Fish Farming and Waste Management in Kenya
Susan Marango |
14 Apr, 2023
The CSC is pleased to share a new impact case study as part of our on-going evaluation work identifying and demonstrating the outcomes and impact of Commonwealth Scholarships. Proscovia Amondi …
Go blue: engaging Kenya’s youth in marine conservation
Alumni Team |
12 Apr, 2023
Marine litter is a major challenge across Kenya’s vast and varied coastlines, with plastics the largest and most harmful element, accounting for at least 85% of total marine waste. This …
Empowering midwives to health educate pregnant women during routine antenatal care of the effects of household air pollution from cooking fuels in pregnancy
Alumni Team |
11 Apr, 2023
In November and December 2022, Commonwealth Alumnus Joshua Epuitai delivered two online awareness webinars on, ‘Empowering midwives to health educate women during routine antenatal care on the effects of household …